Propaganda

From our class' EOTO presentations, we learned about propaganda. This form of advertising has been used as a manipulative tool since the 1600s. Propaganda is using misleading or biased information to promote a political cause. Although this technique has been used for centuries, it still continues to be an important aspect of our political culture today. The main purpose of propaganda is to manipulate other's views and opinions using symbols, designs, gestures, music, etc. Iconic propaganda has circulated through American history throughout the decades that defines the historical aspects of that time period. A famous example is the "We Can Do It!" poster from 1943 that was created to boost the morale of women during WWII as they went to work in place of men at war. Throughout the years it has resurfaced to promote feminism. Often propaganda was used to both promote war, and anti-war movements. Another famous example is the Uncle Sam posted with the quote "I want YOU for U.S. Army!" encouraging men to enlist in the army during WWI. Propaganda has been a way to persuade the public to one side of a political standpoint and continues to be used in today's society.

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